Leisure Listing

Déjà Vu Restaurant & Lounge is holding its Chic Ladies Night from 9pm to 2am every Wednesday. DJ Dave Hayes will perform and entry is free. Ladies are offered unlimited complimentary beverages. For more information, call 13657770 or 33088405.

Camelot Restaurant is hosting its Ladies Night from 6pm to midnight every Wednesday. With every beverage ladies purchase, the next is free. For details, call 17717745.

A World Mental Health Day Charity Run will be held at 5.30pm at Dohat Arad in Muharraq. Registration costs BD3. All proceeds will go to charity. For more information, call 33992779 or 39047420.

Trader Vic’s Mai Thai Lounge is reopening its doors to the public from 10.30pm -2am. For more information, call 17583666 or visit www.facebook.com/events/104228289734851/

TOMORROW OCTOBER 11

Dhoom Machale and Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan will perform at The Indian School Bahrain. Tickets cost between BD3 and BD30 and are available from Bahrain Financing Company counters. Gates open at 6pm. For more information, call 17684166.

The Fiamma Restaurant at the Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is holding a Festival Italiano from 7pm -11pm until tomorrow. A special a la carte menu and beverages from different Italian regions will be available as well as entertainment from an Italian Soprano and Teno singers, Vincenzo Sanso and Carla Mazzarella. For more information, call 17636363.

Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is holding a ladies night at the An Nada Lounge every Thursday with three complimentary drinks from 8pm to 1am. A seven-piece band will also perform. For details, call 17533533.

DJ maDJam will perform at Coral Bay at the Karma Lounge with a warm-up set from resident DJ Miled.  Doors open at 9pm and tickets cost BD10. For more information call 17312700.

Tokyo 8 will be celebrating its first anniversary at Club Area 51 in Riviera Hotel in Juffair. The event will feature DJ Gemini, DJ Sam Samuel and DJ Fredz. Doors open at 9pm and tickets cost BD5 for men and BD4 for couples. Entry is free for women with selected unlimited beverages until midnight. For more information, call 3222504 or 39800393.

The Bahrain Science Centre will be holding a first aid training session at 5pm aimed at teaching children what to do in case of an accident or emergency. For more information, visit www.social.gov.bh

The last day of the font design workshop focusing on modular Arabic typography will take place at Al Riwaq Art Space from 6pm-8.30pm. The workshop costs BD35. For more information, call 17717441.

Batelco’s 2012 3on3 Basketball Tournament will take place until Saturday at the Batelco Staff Centre in Hamala. It costs BD20 to join and entry is free for spectators. Cash prizes of BD1,000, BD600 and BD400 will be given. For more information, call 80008884.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 12

The Bahrain Triathlon Challenge supporting local charities will kick off on with a sprint triathlon, which features a 750m swim, a 20km cycling and a 5km run. The event will take place at Amwaj Marina for and is open to people aged 16 and above. Entry costs BD9 per athlete and BD10 per team. A free T-shirt will be given to each participant.

A Try a Tri event will also be staged for those aged 11+, which includes a 300m swim, 10km bike ride and a 3km run. A 5km walkathon will also take place costing BD2 per walker. Face painting, henna art, performances and food stalls will also be available. For more information, call 39132102 or email adnan.alqassab@gmail.com

Brazil Lounge is hosting its Fantastic Ladies Night. For BD4 ladies are offered unlimited beverages. Doors open at 8pm. Entry is free and is restricted to ages 21+. For more information, call 36161650.

A classical Indian performance entitled Tarang will be held at the Cultural Hall. The acts will include Gundecha Brothers and Malladi Brother’s Vocal Jugalbandhi as well as violinist Vidwan K V Krishna, Vidwan Akilesh Gundecha on pakhawaj and Vidwan B V S Prasad on mridangam. For details call 3917094 or 39293987.

The Bahrain Science Centre will be holding an X-Ray workshop at 5pm explaining how x-rays work. For more information, visit www.social.gov.bh

A Pool Party will take place at Bora Bora Pool Side at Elite Crystal Hotel in Juffair. Entry is free with a barbeque costing BD5. DJ Win will perform. The event starts at 1pm. For more information, call 66666360.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 13

The Royal Golf Club is holding a junior golf tournament until November 10. The event is held every Saturday at 7pm and is divided into under 12s, under 16s and under 21s. For more information, call 17750777.

A 2km mallwalk will take place every Saturday at Ramli Mall in A’ali. The event starts at 9am and participation is free. Each applicant will receive a T-shirt and water or soft drinks. The meeting point is at the food court on the second floor. For more information, call 39132102.

The Bahrain Science Centre is holding debates every Saturday at 5.30pm. This week’s debate question: Is organic food healthier? For more information, visit www.social.gov.bh

The Birmingham Stage Company will be staging a theatrical performance entitled Horrible Histories at the Cultural Hall at 5pm. Two other performances will also take place tomorrow at 9.30am and 11.30am. Tickets are available at Havajava in Manazel, Razmatazz on Budaiya Road and Alosra Supermarket in Saar.  For more information, call 39616858.

Award-winning artist Marwa Rashid Al Khalifa is exhibiting her latest collection of work at the World Beat Café until November 8 with the theme Aspects of a Woman.  For more information, call 17612576.

The Dilmun Club in Saar is holding a grand sale from 10am – 1pm. Entry costs 500fils for non-members. The sale features a range of items including toys, books, DVDs, game consoles, prams and nursery equipment. For more information, call 17690926 or 17692986.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 14

A five-day intensive crystal therapist certified course will take place until October 18. The class runs from 9.30am-4pm. It costs BD450, which includes lunch, refreshments and a handbook. For details, email info@conscious-connections.com

Cocoon Lounge is holding a Groovin’ night every Sunday with old school, hip hop and R’n’B tracks from DJ 25 and DJ Alex B from 11pm-2am. For more information, visit www.cocoonlounge.net

The Indian Club Bahrain will be holding a five-a-side football tournament until October 26. For more information call 39643187 or 36468432. 
          
A Made in Bahrain workshop led by Martin Postler will take place at Al Riwaq Art Space until October 20. Participants will explore the idea of creating Bahraini brands by developing products derived from local heritage and culture. To register, email info@alriwaqartspace.com or call 17717441.

MONDAY OCTOBER 15

Camelot Restaurant will be holding its Moules et Frites Night with an acoustic music set from James & Jo at 8.30pm. Unlimited mussels and fries are provided for BD14 per person or BD22 inclusive of selected beverages. For more information, call 17717745.

Cocoon Lounge is holding Sushi Mondays from 7pm until midnight for BD12 per person with a live jazz performance. Unlimited complimentary beverages will be available. For more information, call 36500114 or visit www.cocoonlounge.net

Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) is holding its BIC Drag Nights. People are encouraged to take their own car or motorbike onto the circuit’s National Hot Rod Association affiliated drag strip. The event is from 6pm-10pm.  Entry fee is BD7 to participate. Entry for spectators and extra passengers is BD2. For more information, call 17450000.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 16

Girls Night Out at Block 338 in Adliya will be held from 7pm-2am today and tomorrow. For BD5 ladies can enjoy unlimited beverages. For more information, call 17710338.

The annual Jewellery Arabia exhibition will be held until October 20 at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre. For more information, visit www.jewelleryarabia.com
The Gulf Hotel Bahrain is holding a Gulf Night Out event every Tuesday until October 30. The event will feature a buffet with live cooking stations, live entertainment, poolside games and a chance to win prizes. Tickets cost BD17++ or BD15++ for corporate/Prestige Club/Gulf Air/NSA. Those who purchase their tickets before Tuesday will receive BD1 off the price. For more information, call 17713000 or visit www.gulfhotelbahrain.com

The BSPCA will be hosting a fundraiser fashion show tomorrow at the Al Fanar Rooftop restaurant at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa. The theme for the event is The BSPCA Academy Awards. The show will feature pupils from Victoria’s School of Dance, soloist Anna Thompson-Hall, the El-Yown Dancers, musicians David and Sachi, as well as a team of models. Raffle prizes are also on offer. Tickets will be on sale at the Thrift Shop from Saturday and cost BD28 for members and BD30 for non-members, which include a buffet and beverages. For details, call 17593479.

The Indian Club Bahrain, in association with Bahrain Financing Company (BFC), is organising an Expat Open Indoor Games Championship from October 20. The events include table tennis (singles, doubles and mixed doubles), darts (singles, doubles and mixed doubles), snooker (singles and doubles), caroms (singles, doubles and mixed doubles) chess and cards (cards 56, cards 28) and mendicot. Entries should be submitted by October 15 and forms are available at the club’s reception. For more information, call 39401279 or 39408015.

Think Pink Bahrain is promoting breast cancer awareness through a number of events taking place throughout October.

A ladies golf night will take place on today at the Royal Golf Club. To register, call 17750777.

A World Beat Fitness Centre open day, entitled Pink Ribbon Day, in Janabiya will be held tomorrow, call 17612576 for details.

A Kick Up Your Heels Walkathon will take place on Saturday at the Bahrain City Centre at 8am. The registration fee costs BD5 per person. Funds raised will go towards the international breast cancer textbooks to support local universities in their related research.

A JJ’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Karaoke event in support of Think Pink will be held on Monday. For details, call 39329083.

An international fashion parade will take place at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa on October 18. All proceeds will be given to American Mission Hospital for free breast cancer screenings to women in the community. For more information, call 17253447.

Dessange Bahrain in Adliya will be hosting a Party in Pink three hour Zumba/spinning marathon from 10am-1pm on October 20. For details call 17713999.

Cafe Ceramique will be hosting an open day from 11am onwards on October 21. For more information, call 17583500.

On October 23 the Pink Escape at Camelot Restaurant will be held from 7pm onwards. For details call 39977540.

A Pick a Heart event at Studio Ceramics will be held on October 27 from 2pm till 5pm. For details, call 17599026 or 39389383.

A World Beat Fitness Centre open day in Janabiya will be held on October 11. For details, call 17612576.

On November 3 a Pink Walkathon will take place at Dohat Arad in support of the American Mission Hospital.

For more information, email info@thinkpinkbahrain.com or visit www.thinkpinkbahrain.com

Red Bull Kart Fight is coming to the kingdom in collaboration with Mini to find ‘THE ONE’ that will defend the national colours in the World Final in Italy. If you’re between the ages of 13 - 40 and think you have what it takes to be a champion then set your fastest lap at Viva Karting Track to make it to the national final. The event will go on until October 28.

The Red Bull Kart Fight Final on November 2 gives the best 40 time-setters the opportunity to battle it out for the Bahrain spot in the World Final where champions from more than 20 countries will exhibit their talent. The World Final will take place on December 8 and 9 at the Bologna Motor Show.